Nias Megalithic Sites
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Nias Megalithic Sites are ancient stone structures and ceremonial complexes on Nias Island in Indonesia, renowned for their distinctive megalithic culture and traditional architecture.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological site
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megalithic site ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | traditional Nias architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Austronesian megalithic traditions ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | in need of preservation and management ⓘ |
| country | Indonesia ⓘ |
| culture | Nias megalithic culture ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Nias people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governedBy | Government of Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Bawömataluo village
NERFINISHED
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Hilimondregeraya village NERFINISHED ⓘ Orahili village NERFINISHED ⓘ Tugala village NERFINISHED ⓘ ancestral stone monuments ⓘ chief’s house ⓘ megalithic terraces ⓘ raised pile dwellings ⓘ standing stones ⓘ stone seats ⓘ stone stairways ⓘ stone tables ⓘ traditional stone-paved plazas ⓘ traditional wooden houses ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
national cultural heritage of Indonesia
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tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Indian Ocean
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Nias Island NERFINISHED ⓘ North Sumatra NERFINISHED ⓘ Southeast Asia ⓘ Sumatra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInTimeZone | UTC+7 ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
stone
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wood ⓘ |
| notableFor |
complex social hierarchy expressed in stone monuments
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distinctive stone architecture ⓘ integration of megaliths with living villages ⓘ well-preserved megalithic traditions ⓘ |
| partOf | Nias Island cultural landscape NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Nias Regency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantPeriod |
early historic period
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living tradition ⓘ prehistoric period ⓘ |
| tourismType | cultural tourism ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ancestor worship
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ceremonial activities ⓘ feasting ceremonies ⓘ initiation ceremonies ⓘ social status rituals ⓘ |
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